asthma/cystic fibrosis Flashcards

1
Q

what is an obstructive pulmonary disease?

A

flow of air is impacted

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2
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what are some examples of obstructive pulmonary diseases?

A

asthma, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis

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3
Q

what occurs with asthma?

A

bronchoconstriction which leads to airway closure

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4
Q

how can you diagnose asthma?

A

FEV1

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5
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what are comorbidities with asthma?

A

obesity, sinusitis, GERD, and sleep apnea

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6
Q

how can breathing exercises effect asthma?

A

they can decrease use of rescue inhaler and corticosteroids.

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7
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what are some treatment guidelines for patients with asthma?

A

longer warm up period, increase humidity in area, short exertion periods, have inhaler near by

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8
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what is cystic fibrosis?

A

it is a defective CFTR gene that blocks Cl channels so too much sodium and water are pulled into cells, leaving behind dry mucus

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9
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what does intestinal blockage occur in CF patients?

A

the cells hold too much water and salt, matter in intestines is too solid

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10
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why doe CF patients have poor nutrition?

A

the pancreas releases less pancreatic enzymes

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11
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what are common pulmonary infections for CF patients?

A

staphyloccus aureus and pseudomonas aeruginosa

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12
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what is bronchiectasis?

A

it is damage to the airways that makes it difficult to remove mucus

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13
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what are some comorbidities seen with CF?

A

arthrits, osteoporosis, hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy (finger clubbing)

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